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Reviews of The Gateway Hotel

14 Balham Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW12 9EB, United Kingdom

#310 of 1,007 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1742 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant 1 night stay for a concert at Brixton academy- would stay again had everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great little simple hotel very close to Clapham South tube station— easy self check in -comfy bed good value for money- what more could you want

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    Great for an overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, comfortable and very well-located at a good price

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    7.0
    Excellent accommodation, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in room in basement. Could hear the tube throughout the night, obviously nothing the hotel can do about it. The hotel kindly left a set of earplugs by the bed.

    Basic but clean facilities

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    was nice and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    i likes everything

    the location is perfect not far from the station

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Overall a nice place to crush in for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very low water pressure, but there is a note to say is because local regulations so I guess not much you could do to fix that. But very difficult to do even a simple face wash or teeth brush.

    Nice and clean. Easy self check in out of working hours following very clear and detailed instructions. Good location close to underground and train station.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was a 5 minute walk from Clapham South underground station. The room was clean and had everything that was needed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel with parking clean & comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Train noise bring earplugs

    Great location near Clapham Common next door to a great pub that does food

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bottom of the shower would fill up every time we used it. We had to have the window open to cool the room down but there was a lot of noise from the street and bar next door.

    The location was great for transport - 5 minute walk from the Northern Line and bus stops. There were also nice bars and cafes within walking distance. We were able to check-in a bit early when the room was available.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Hotel near to amenities, tube station and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel's location is very near to Clapham South tube station which was a bonus for the travelling. It is near to shops, bars and restaurants in Balham.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    7.0
    Clean and comfortable room for the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communal areas need a freshen up

    Good location for what I wanted Spotlessly clean Self check in when I arrived late at night

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It didn't bother us, but if you are a light sleeper, there is street noise and a bar next door.

    Close to Underground station. Clean, comfortable, responsive, and helpful. Great value.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was pleasantly surprised

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the road to the reception could be marked better.

    was really okay, the rooms were clean, tidy, equipped with the necessary things. The hotel is ideal for quick business trips and a quick overnight stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    9.0
    The Gateway Hotel in Balham Hill was very good value for money & we would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Room was spacious and comfortable. Very good access to the underground (Clapham South less than 3 mins walk and terrain was flat) and plenty of good shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Parking available on site and nearby.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Moquette, but is quite standard for London

    Very nice position super recommend, 3 minutes walk from the northern line! Clean and well kept

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    8.0
    Great little place to stop, but £100 should at least warrant a breakfast. Perhaps next time we’ll stay north of the rive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never saw anyone there, breakfast facilities would be an advantage to attract travellers. Water pressure is low so shower is so-so. Took over ten minutes for the shower tray to empty, I think the drains are probably clogged. Access to parking is via a heavy sliding metal gate, which for a solo traveller would be very difficult, having to leave the car on a very busy road to open it on arrival and closing it on leaving. We left at 9am and once the car finally got access to the highway, we were instantly caught up in traffic on a green traffic light. Not nice.

    Convenient for tube station, off-road parking (£10 per night). Bed and room was small and comfortable. Earplugs provided for anyone bothered by the noise of heavy traffic.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    7.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No aircon and windows do not open. Toilet was difficult to flush.

    Great location, close to underground and northern line, close to the common, close to lots of great cafes and restaurants. Room was nice and clean, shower good and nice body wash. Staff really helpful and friendly. Great price.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of light in this particular room.

    The location is excellent. Very close to the tube. Nice area. Clean rooms . Fourth time staying here

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were not very comfortable. The room is a bit noisy from the sound of the appliances, however, they provide earplugs.

    Tube station very close, also the stop is still in zone 2 so daily commute was not too expensive. The room was very clean and had all the necessities :)

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant stay in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The underground trains could be clearly heard rumbling through the tunnel! Also next door neighbours were audible through the walls.

    The room was clean and had adequate facilities including a fridge. It supplied earplugs that were of good quality and proved to be very useful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was tight. Not enough room to move around. You can hear every from the other rooms.

    Good Location. Parking available. Mattress and pillows confortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    7.0
    Value for money neighbourhood hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need a bigger fan for the hot night I was staying. Shower was a big tiny.

    Great location, easy walk to station. Large bed. Love that there is a small fridge. Handy if you need a place to stay away from home from building work/ a pit stop etc

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    9.0
    I liked it overall. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My window looked out into the street so it was kinda noisy. Also it was hot at times and was only provided a small fan.

    Beautiful building. Cozy. Quaint.

    Stayed in August 2024

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